Description
Mushroom Chicken is a creamy, savory dish featuring tender chicken and earthy mushrooms. Perfect for family dinners, this quick recipe will delight everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 sweet onion (chopped)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in dried thyme.
- Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over rice or pasta, drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For variety, swap chicken for turkey or add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently to maintain tenderness.